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I think I know what your response may be but...would you be so kind as to expand on your comment? Thank you, Cherie

A lot of those that go on cruises are fearful people they don't process the information they get on TV very well and they're afraid of things were there it's going to Mexico or going to Belize or going to the big island in Hawaii. The cruise lines are in a position where they have to Pander to those people

No, everyone just pees in the street

Same Reef in both ports

Don't be silly.... I merely cited the dangers that cruise ship passengers can face in various situations.

There are no dangers to cruise tourists

They are asking for gas masks to be sent. (Epic lava tours)

 

I have asthma. It isn’t mildly irritating for me.

 

And of course I meant in the area of the volcano and never stated otherwise.

They're asking for the gas masks only as a precaution

The air quality is red now. I can imagine a staging in the lobby with some lawyer demanding compensation.

 

I feel bad for anyone who misses it though. For me, seeing the lava at nIght brought tears to my eyes.

The air quality is good everywhere on the island except for Kona where it's moderate I suggest you do your research

I can certainly see why ships opt out from stopping on either port on the Big Island. I remember a few years back a ship I was on tendered off Kona and people went ashore. But during the day the high tide came, and very high winds, and the waves pounding the tender dock did not allow the tenders to dock and pick us up. We waited for hours in the vicinity. Finally many buses were hired and they bused us to Hilo where they picked us up next day. Try doing that if an active volcano is going off. And if they docked in Hilo and told the passengers to stay in the Hilo area for fast departure ... well you know darn well that some will want to go off and get as close as they could to the volcano eruption area. The ship is responsible for the passengers well-being. If they scattered all over the island it would be hard to gather them up and get them on board safely. On a lava field tour a few years ago a woman somehow was left behind and searchers found her dead on the lava field the next day. So I feel the POA and other ships are playing it safe. The island is a very active and volatile place now. Respect it and the power it holds.

How on Earth did you get from high winds and high waves at the tender dock to canceling because of a volcano. Holy crap

it is a shame when they skip a stop for no reason

You can Google things like directory of festivals and the top places to eat historic places to eat and drinks that originated from New Orleans. Expect the devil to be out of town because it'll just plain be too hot for him

Thanks. It looked like it was a long way.

 

I actually tried searching but came up with little. I assumed the question had been answered but is probably buried in a thread somewhere.

The maps have a scale on them that you can use to determine the distance

Going to Belize next year. We usually just stay at the port, but this time want to do some snorkeling. Anyone done private excursions such as Island Dream Tours? TIA

Another option is to fly out to San Pedro rent a kayak & Kayak Out To The Reef and use the tie offs at the reef for snorkeling

Why are you so arrogant on Cruise Critic by always calling everyone ignorant, stupid, lying and etc. in your posts.

 

Another option for a train is Seattle to Vancouver B.C. and back. Leaves Seattle at 8AM and arrives in Vancouver at around 11:30 AM. The Train returns to Seattle at 5:30PM and arrives in Seattle around 8:30 PM. This is a very scenic train ride as the tracks are right along Puget Sound about 75% of the time. The rate when I took it 2 years ago year was $23 Senior rate each way when purchased 30 days ahead of time. They keep the prices low because Amtrak is subsidized by the Govt. (Taxpayers)

Actually I didn't do that did I you are making it up.

Why are you so arrogant on Cruise Critic by always calling everyone ignorant, stupid, lying and etc. in your posts.

 

Another option for a train is Seattle to Vancouver B.C. and back. Leaves Seattle at 8AM and arrives in Vancouver at around 11:30 AM. The Train returns to Seattle at 5:30PM and arrives in Seattle around 8:30 PM. This is a very scenic train ride as the tracks are right along Puget Sound about 75% of the time. The rate when I took it 2 years ago year was $23 Senior rate each way when purchased 30 days ahead of time. They keep the prices low because Amtrak is subsidized by the Govt. (Taxpayers)[/quote

 

 

The Amtrak Cascades is an excellent idea

So it's ok for you to make assumptions but it is not ok for anyone else take a post at face value? Don't reply with unwarranted personal insults and I won't feel the need to call you out on it.

 

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There was no unwarranted personal attacks, just a simple statement of fact. You can stop making stuff up.

Except for this being a cruise message board I have no idea why anyone would assume an excursion might begin from a cruise port. And you are correct, it might not be pier 66 it might be pier 91 which is even worse.

 

You're right. A 2+ hour bus ride is available on Saturday but not on Sunday. Congratulations...that sounds like a wonderful option.

 

All I am saying is provide the information but you don't have to call everyone else on the thread ignorant (in 4 sequential posts) when what they provided was perfectly accurate. Your post(s) is an example of what I call being an ass.

actually they may be in Seattle for some days prior to the cruise, didnt think of that did you. The OPer has been provided info on the actual situation beyond that they will do as they wish and I have no reason to care. You may stop stalking now.

My main issue is that you called everyone who replied ignorant for providing perfectly reasonable replies based on the OP's request. They asked for a Seattle train and preferably a dinner train. That unfortunately doesn't exist.

 

You then suggested Snoqualmie which only works if OP has a rental car and quite a bit of time which I definitely didn't infer from the OP. Snoqualmie is more than 30 miles from Pier 66 and though you can take a 2 hour bus ride to get there during the week (including a half mile walk) that service does not run on the weekend. And while I love the Palm Springs of Washington and the surrounding wine country, suggesting in this context is kind of off the rails (no pun intended :evilsmile: ).

There is no reason to assume the OPer is going to a train excursion from pier 66. What time the OPer has available isnt given so again you are making assumptions. You assuming what the OPer is thinking is just plain arrogant. Like always the OPer will act as they wish on any information given. Should the OPer wish they may cross the Seattle city line at any time. The OPer may rent a car. The bus runs on Sarurday so again you are incorrect ( https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/schedules-maps/208.aspx#saturday ) the bus stop is literally right across the street from the depot so again you are incorrect. My post is an example of what I call thinking out of the box.

Wow, nice attitude. You couldn't find a way to reply without calling everyone ignorant (and did you really need to do the same reply four times)?

 

Snoqualmie is not exactly Seattle is it? It would be more than $200 round trip by cab. I even said the old dinner train might operate on the east side implying it might not work as a Seattle train either and that is a heck of a lot closer than Snoqualmie. And the OP asked about a Dinner Train. The Snoqualmie train is decidedly not a dinner train.

 

A Bellingham train? Holy smokes...do you know how far from Seattle that is? Why not suggest the Mount Rainier train? It's closer. Chehalis? Shelton? How about the Eugene Oregon, Train? Or something out of Vancouver?

 

FWIW, I have been on the Snoqualmie train many times. It was great when my kids were really young (they have a Santa train). Even if it were from Seattle I would probably only recommend it for parents with young kids.

First the OPer asked for a train excursion not necessarily a dinner train. I forgot about Mt Rainier Scenic that is another good idea. Second, Elbe is 76 miles from Seattle so is much further than Snoqualmie at 24 miles which can be done by bus. The train is a 10 mile round trip which is obviously great for all ages since it is afterall a train. Snoqualmie does have occasional wine trains which are not normally for kids. The OPer doesnt give any idea of time frame so I gave a variety of options, really very simple.

I would also add the street car museum in Yakima, great old leather belt driven machinery in the shop.

Argosy is the only thing I can think of.

 

fastpitchdad can you email me @ nclstar12222017 @ Gmail .com I have a question for you.

maybe do your research before you post. https://www.trainmuseum.org/index.php/visit-us/regular-trains

Argosy is the only thing I can think of.

 

fastpitchdad can you email me @ nclstar12222017 @ Gmail .com I have a question for you.

incorrect... https://www.trainmuseum.org/index.php/visit-us/regular-trains

Not that I'm aware of. There probably is a dinner & sunset cruise.

Please dont post when you dont know. https://www.trainmuseum.org/index.php/visit-us/regular-trains

Thanks for all your responses. I was looking for something different to do

 

 

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Unfortunately you have some really ignorant people posting here. There is a great historic train operating at the railroad museum in Snoqualmie. https://www.trainmuseum.org/index.php/visit-us/regular-trains there are also historic trains that operate at Lake Whatcom (Bellingham), Chehalis and soon in Shelton depending on your schedule and location.

Just because there are expats means it's safe. That's some strange logic.

It's my fault you can't follow it?

Thanks for the info everyone. My flight is 6/20, so I was thinking that all the inspections would be done way before then.

 

7:30 or later would be a little too too close for my comfort. :) I had a flight out of RDU before all the TSA crackdowns (late 90's I think) where I arrived w/ an hr to go, and the line through security was soooo long! They were getting ready to close the doors when I got to the gate (ran there once I got through the detectors, luckily it was not far down the walkway). Not fun!

They probably will be done by then but at this point we don't know how this is going to shape up those engines are amongst the most used engines in the world

First, the OP is asking about June. Most likely the inspections will be done by then.

 

Second, on Sunday, Southwest canceled 1% of their flights for this issue. 1% doesn't indicate "lots of their fleet grounded". Lets not over cook this.

And let's not pretend we're sitting in Southwest West operations as the data comes in either

First, the OP is asking about June. Most likely the inspections will be done by then.

 

Second, on Sunday, Southwest canceled 1% of their flights for this issue. 1% doesn't indicate "lots of their fleet grounded". Lets not over cook this.

And let's not pretend we're sitting in Southwest West operations as the data comes in either